Computational Cognitive Science

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

How can we model human task performance? How do our brains combine visual and auditory information? What is the ideal patient monitor for tired emergency doctors?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60653
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

The Master’s degree programme in Computational Cognitive Science (CCS) focuses on cognitive science and neuroscience and their applications. CCS gives you insights into human cognition, language, and the brain and teaches you to use this knowledge in applied settings, such as human-computer interaction and computerized learning tools. By leveraging knowledge of human cognition, for example, you can optimize how an artificial intelligence system communicates with human users and develop virtual reality applications for education or simulation models of human task performance.

Two questions form the basis for this programme:

  • How do human cognition and the human brain work?
  • How can we use this knowledge in applied settings?

To answer these questions, you have to know how humans perform tasks and how this affects potential interactions. How do humans acquire new skills and how do they learn to adapt to a new task? In addition, it is important to think about how humans communicate and apply this to human-machine communication. Language is a natural way of human communication, and this may or may not be a good choice for communication with a machine, depending on the circumstances.

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • This programme is unique in its formal approach to the study of cognitive neuroscience and its applications. It therefore combines Cognitive science and modeling; Artificial Intelligence; Computational neuroscience; Language modeling and Human-AI interaction
  • Our students particularly value the programme's scientific approach
  • Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike

Studieprogramma

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specialisaties

specialisatie Cognitive Modeling and the Brain



specialisatie Human Language Modeling



specialisatie Human-centered AI



Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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study abroad
Exchange is possible, for example as part of your Master thesis. All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 24200

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

The Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme.

Please fill out this checklist to describe why you are applying for this Master's degree programme (questions to be addressed are outlined in the form).




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
A Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Psychology or a relevant degree including the following subjects: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology or Cognitive Science, Statistics and Research methods, practical skills in Programming.

Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students with a Dutch degree is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission

basiskennis
Sufficient English proficiency on VWO level is required.

studie kosten
bron: University of Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 9500.00levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 75.00inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar
€ 600.00studiematerialenper jaar
€ 750.00visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding

De stad

studievereniging

Cover
Cover is the study association for all students of AI, CS, and CCS here at the UG. We offer fun activities, a room to hang out, and support for you to pass all your upcoming courses.
A study association is an organisation run by a team of students from the respective bachelor’s and master’s degree programme(s). We organise many activities for students, including introductory camps and monthly “borrels” (informal social gatherings with drinks). Our activities follow our 3 main pillars: education, social, and career. Hence, we organise course support lectures, symposia, educational talks, parties, informal gatherings, career day, company visits, company talks, and many more.If you decide to study AI, CS, or CCS, be sure to sign up for Cover at www.svcover.nl/join, so you can attend all our awesome activities even after the Kick-off Week! And, about the Kick-Off Week, we always organise a treasure hunt, a barbecue, a borrel, and an introduction camp that spans an entire weekend for the first years.

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Pauline Schomaker
The cognitive aspect of the programme particularly interested me as I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the brain and the applications of AI in various fields.

Pauline Schomaker- Student of the MSc Computational Cognitive Science

I chose to pursue a Master’s in Computational Cognitive Science after completing my Bachelor’s in Information Science, with a minor in Artificial Intelligence, at the Faculty of Arts. The cognitive aspect of the programme particularly interested me as I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the brain and the applications of AI in various fields.The research-oriented aspect of the programme was something I hadn’t expected, but I found it extremely valuable...
The guidance from my supervisor and the weekly meetings were extremely helpful. Also, the small class size allowed me to form close relationships with my peers and engage in meaningful discussions outside class. The programme has provided a strong foundation for my upcoming Master’s thesis. I have already worked on small projects, such as creating a cognitive model for an opponent in a game and analysing the usability of different apps for elderly people. I am interested in combining my thesis with an internship at a company, where I can apply what I have learned and gain hands-on experience. Overall, I believe that this programme has equipped me with the tools and knowledge for a successful career in cognitive science and AI.


lees verder ...
Kai van Amsterdam
werkzaam als data analyst and junior researcher bij University Medical Center Groningen
My job is as multifaceted as the programme is

'I got a job at the UMCG after writing a thesis on anaesthesia monitors. Anaesthesiologists view graphs on monitors during surgery. We wanted to develop a monitor that translates graphs into statistical patterns. It proved that anaesthesiologists cannot recognize these patterns. Maybe a computer can? Could a model predict what's going to happen next? This is the focus of my research.I also analyse data for the anaesthesia department. There is too much data for the physicians to process...
My job is as multifaceted and practical as the programme was. I get to do research and I’m also involved in various projects!’


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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Once you have your Master's degree, you can either continue in science or use your skills in industrial R&D departments or usability labs to ensure that knowledge about human thinking and behaviour is incorporated as early as possible in the design process.

User interface design experts, usability testers, and interaction designers are needed in companies that make computer software and new media applications. You could also seek employment as a researcher at a research institute, either at a university (PhD study) or a research institute like Applied Scientific Research (TNO). About 50% of our students choose a career as a scientist, mostly going on to do a PhD.



Potentiële beroepen

interaction designer
phd research position
software developer
usability tester
work for a startups to develop smart software
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Contact

Academic Advisors FSE

For questions regarding the programme

W: Academic Advisors FSE
studyscience@rug.nl Study Science

For students who are interested in a Campus Tour or who have other general questions

E: studyscience@rug.nl
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